Lion Chaser Barbell Weightlifting

Lion Chaser Barbell

Weightlifting, Olympic Lifting
Coach
Brad Jonker

Follow along with the Lion Chaser Barbell weightlifting team as we follow our yearly training calendar prepping for Nationals each summer and hitting the North American Open meets along the way. Most weeks provide 4-5 training sessions with a medium level of volume. Each cycle will emphasize different aspects of the Olympic lifts in a cyclical nature so that you are primed and ready to give your best on the big platform at Nationals each year!

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Cyclical Review
Each block of each cycle has its own training emphasis while layering in past training principles or prepping athletes for upcoming training emphasis.
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Purpose
Each cycle is intentionally crafted. Each exercise, volume, and intensity selection are intentionally implemented to support the cycle's goals and outcomes.
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Consistency
Consistency in programming format for consistency on the platform.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 4 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through TH.
Equipment
Required
Barbell // Plates // Squat Stand // DBs / KBs
Recommended
Power Rack // Pull Blocks // Jerk Blocks
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Monday
Week 4 Day 1

A

Power Snatch

4, 3, 2, 2, 2 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

B

Snatch Pull Complex

4 x 4 @ 95 %

C

Back Squat

6, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80 %

D

Press

5, 4, 4, 3, 3 @ 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

E1

GHD Hip Extension

4 x 8

E2

Single Arm Bench Row

4 x 16

F1

Depth Drop

4 x 10

F2

Tempo Goblet Squat

4 x 4

G

Reverse Squat

4 x 12

Tuesday
Week 4 Day 2

A

Tempo Jerk

4, 3, 2, 2, 2 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

B

Hang Clean

4, 3, 2, 2, 2 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

C

Tempo Clean Deadlift

D1

Glute Ham Raise

5 x 6

D2

Kettlebell Z Press

5 x 8

E1

Tricep Extension

5 x 20

E2

Seated External Rotation

5 x 16

F

Bear Crawl

4 x 50

Thursday
Week 4 Day 3

A

Hang Snatch

4, 3, 2, 2, 2 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

B

Power Clean and Jerk

7, 5, 3, 3, 3 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80 %

C

Front Squat

6, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80 %

D1

Split-Stance KB RDL

4 x 16

D2

Box Jump

4 x 6

E1

Incline Bench Lateral Raise

4 x 8

E2

Step Up

4 x 12

F1

Bird Dog

4 x 16

F2

Half-Kneeling ER + Press

4 x 12

Friday
Week 4 Day 4

A

Push Press

5, 4, 4, 3, 3 @ 70, 75, 75, 80, 80 %

B1

Inverted Row

5 x 8

B2

Deep Forward Lunge

5 x 16

C1

Band Press

C2

Bicep Curl

5 x 8

D

SA OH KB Carry

5 x 80

Saturday
Week 4 Day 5

A

Snatch

3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 @ 70, 75, 80, 83, 87, 90 %

B

Clean and Jerk

5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 70, 75, 80, 83, 87, 90 %

C

Back Squat

6, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 70, 75, 80, 80, 80, 80, 80 %

D1

Death March

4 x 24

D2

Push Up

4 x 8

Coach
coach-avatar Brad Jonker

Coach of Lion Chaser Barbell in Gardner, KS. Brad has been coaching in the sport of weightlifting since 2012. Lion Chaser Barbell has produced multiple Team USA athletes and National Champions, as well as Missouri-Valley and State Champions and record holders.

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FAQs
Who is this program for?
The dedicated weightlifter. This is a weightlifting-specific program designed to prep athletes for Nationals and NAOS.
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